NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Manual PDF

Chassis and Body MaintenanceNJMA0005S05Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference page Perform either at number of kilome-
ters (miles) or months, whichever
comes first.kmx1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months1
(0.6)
—10
(6)
620
(12)
1230
(18)
1840
(24)
2450
(30)
3060
(36)
3670
(42)
4280
(48)
48
Underhood and under vehicle
Brake, clutch & automatic transaxle
fluid (For level & leaks)★IIIIIIII BR-7,AT-13
Brake fluid★R R BR-18
Brake booster vacuum hoses, con-
nections & check valveI I BR-22
Power steering fluid & lines (For
level & leaks)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I ST-7
Brake, clutch & exhaust systemsIIIIIIIIBR-7, FE-10,
FE-26
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level
& leaks)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I MT-15, MT-14
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts & drive shafts★I*2IIIIST-7,SU-6,SU-7
Outside and inside
Wheel alignment (If necessary,
rotate & balance wheels)IIIISU-7,SU-14
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components★IIIIIIII BR-27,BR-31
Brake linings, drums & other brake
components★IIIIBR-7
Lock, hinges & hood latch★L*1 L L*1 L L*1 L L*1 L BT-7, BT-16
Seat belts, buckles, retractors,
anchors & adjusterIIIIRS-4
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(For free play, stroke & operation)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I BR-12, BR-43, CL-5
Ventilation air filter★Replace every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months HA-95 or ATC-128
Supplemental air bag systemsSee NOTE
(1)RS-25
NOTE:
(1) Inspect at the first 10 years, and then every 2 years.
★Maintenance items with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
*1: Models except for Australia
*2: Models without three way catalystGI
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Chassis and Body Maintenance
MA-5

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions=NJMA0005S06The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A — Driving under dusty conditions
B — Driving repeatedly short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalReference
page
A........Aircleaner filter Replace More frequently EM-14
ABCD.....Engine oil & oil filter (Gaso-
line engine)ReplaceEvery 5,000 km (3,000
miles) or 3 monthsLC-8, LC-9
.....F...Brakefluid ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000
miles) or 12 monthsBR-7
..C....H.Automatictransaxlefluid ReplaceEvery 40,000 km (24,000
miles) or 24 monthsAT-13
......GH.Steering gear & linkage, axle
& suspension parts & drive
shaftsCheckEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsST-7, SU-6,
SU-18
A.C...GHIBrake pads, rotors & other
brake componentsCheckEvery 5,000 km (3,000
miles) or 3 monthsBR-27,
BR-31
A.C...GHIBrake linings, drums & other
brake componentsCheckEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsBR-7
......G..Lock,hinges & hood latch LubricateEvery 5,000 km (3,000
miles) or 3 monthsBT-16, BT-7
A........Ventilation air filter Replace More frequentlyHA-95 or
ATC-128
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
MA-6

NJMA0043
The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric
conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent
maintenance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
NJMA0043S01QG15DE/QG18DE ENGINESNJMA0043S0101Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less than
15,000 km (9,000 miles) per yearkmx1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)★RRRRRRRRLC-8
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine
part or equivalent)★RRRRRRRRLC-9
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIEM-11
Cooling systemIIIIIIIILC-12
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genu-
ine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant (L250)
or equivalent)See NOTE (1) I R I LC-17
Air cleaner filter★R R EM-14
Intake and exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (2) EM-42
Fuel and EVAP vapour linesIIIIFE-4/
EC-400
Spark plugsRRRR—
Fuel filter See NOTE (3) FE-8
Heated oxygen sensor (Exhaust gas
sensor)★See NOTE (4)GI-41,
EC-149
or
EC-506
NOTE:
(1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000km (36,000 miles)/48 months. Perform “I” (Check-
ing the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at themiddle of replacement interval.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(3) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FE section.
(4) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions” for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
★Maintenance items with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
GI
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
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AT
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
MA-7

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0102Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less than
15,000 km (9,000 miles) in a year.kmx1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIIIEL-44
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance
& rotate wheels)IIIIIIIISU-6/
SU-18
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponents★IIIIIIIIBR-27/
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-12/
BR-44/
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveIIIIBR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIIIIIBR-7
Brake fluid★RRRRBR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for level
and leaks)IIIIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-25
Ventilation air filter★RRRRHA-95 or
AT C - 1 2 8
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIIIMT-14
MT-15
Automatic transaxle fluid (for level and
leaks)★IIIIIIIIAT-13
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
system★IIIIST-7/
SU-6/
SU-18/
FE-10
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIIIII —
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.
★Maintenance items with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-8

Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S02YD22DDT ENGINENJMA0043S0201Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but
on an annual basis when driving
less than 20,000 km (12,000
miles) per year.kmx1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended
oil)★RRRRRR LC-30
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or
equivalent)★SeeNOTE(1)RRRRRR LC-31
Drive beltsIIIIIIEM-11
Cooling systemIIIIII LC-37
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use
genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze
Coolant (L250) or equivalent)See NOTE (2) I I LC-43
Air cleaner filter★R R EM-14
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (3) EM-59
Fuel lines I I I FE-15
Injection nozzles See NOTE (4) EC-21
Fuel filter★R R R FE-15
NOTE:
(1) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.
(2) First replace at 100,000 km (60,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/36 months. After first replacement,
perform “I” (checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(3) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(4) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check injection nozzles and if
necessary, replace injection nozzle assembly.
★Maintenance items with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
GI
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LC
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
MA-9

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0202Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less
than 20,000 km (12,000 miles) per
year.kmx1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIII EL-44
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIIIISU-14
SU-7
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components★IIIIIIBR-27
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-12
BR-44
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I I BR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid
(for level and leaks)IIIIII BR-7
Brake fluid★R R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIII ST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-25
Ventilation air filter★RRRRRR HA-95orATC-128
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIMT-14
MT-15
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
system★IIIST-7
SU-6
SU-18
FE-26
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIII —
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.
★Maintenance items with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-10

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S03The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
A — Driving under dusty conditions
B — Driving repeatedly short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J — Frequent off road use or driving in water
K — Sustained high speed driving
L — For models without Euro-OBD system
Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6
months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
18 months
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
GI
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
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SU
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
MA-11

Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
..C....H....Automatic transaxle fluid
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6
months
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
Petrol models InspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models InspectEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-12

Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S04QG15DE/QG18DE ENGINESNJMA0043S0401Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis only.kmx1,000
(miles x 1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)★RRRRRRRRLC-8
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine
part or equivalent)★RRRRRRRRLC-9
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIEM-11
Cooling systemIIIILC-12
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genu-
ine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant (L250)
or equivalent)See NOTE (1) I R I LC-17
Air cleaner filter★R R EM-14
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (2) EM-42
Fuel and EVAP vapor lines I IFE-4/
EC-400
Spark plugsRRRR—
Fuel filter See NOTE (3) FE-8
Heated oxygen sensor★See NOTE (4)GI-41/
EC-149
or
EC-506
NOTE:
(1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000miles). Perform “I” (checking the mixture ratio and
correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(3) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FE section.
(4) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions” for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
★Maintenance items with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
GI
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
MA-13

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0402Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis only.kmx1,000
(miles x 1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIEL-44
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance
& rotate wheels)IIIISU-6/
SU-18
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponents★IIIIBR-27
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-12/
BR-44/
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIBR-7
Brake fluid★R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for level
and leaks)IIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-25
Ventilation air filter★RRRRHA-95 or
AT C - 1 2 8
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIMT-14
MT-15
Automatic transaxle fluid (for level and
leaks)★IIIIAT-13
Steering gear and linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
system★IIST-7/
SU-6/
SU-18/
FE-10
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIIIII —
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.
★Maintenance items with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-14